Dear Angie: I purchased a new lawn mower last summer. Now, after sitting in the garage for the winter, it won’t start. What could be the problem?
Thinking of building a vegetable garden? Professional gardener, Larisa Code, provides tips on selecting a location for a backyard vegetable garden.
Pests can be a major problem for organic gardens. Los Angeles garden pro Larisa Code provides pest management tips for organic gardening.
It’s no secret…we love our pets, and we love our lawns. Unfortunately, the two don’t always live in harmony. These tips can help you combine functional space with beautiful landscaping that you and your pet will enjoy.
Landscape Mulch Delivery
Have you ever wondered what is in mulch, or how much mulch to buy? Angie's List spoke to McCarty Mulch & Stone of Indianapolis about the different types of mulch, avoiding the mulch volcano and whether you should buy mulch by the bag or the yard.
A highly rated air duct cleaner in the Los Angeles area answers commonly asked questions about air duct cleaning.
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Roto Tilling Service
Rototilling is a great way to prepare gardens and flower beds for spring planting.
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Tree Service
Large trees like Douglas firs provide wonderful benefits for your yard, but the bigger they are, the harder they fall. A Seattle-area contractor offers tips to make sure your trees are healthy and not prone to falling over.
Planted extensively in the ’80s and ’90s, the Bradford pear tree became a dominant feature in many subdivisions, on commercial properties and in parking lots. All was well until 15 or more years after planting.
Dealing with an overgrown or dying tree in your yard can be a hassle. Professional services offer an easy way to deal with tree issues, but at a cost. Here's what to expect when you hire a pro.
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Greenhouses
Increase your home’s curb appeal by choosing trees that play up the existing beauty of the property, while leveraging opportunities to expand the desire of potential buyers.
Green building advocates incorporate vertical green walls to home gardens.
Keep these things in mind this winter when you start your seeds for spring planting.
Varieties of blueberry plants have been developed for West Coast inhabitants to grow and enjoy.
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Lakefront Landscaper
Gardening writer C.L. Fornari focuses on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. She gives advice on how you can put your bags of fallen leaves to good use as organic fertilizer.Recycle leaf waste for healthier plants.
Ellen Goff, a gardening writer for Angie’s List, gives tips on growing cool-weather greens in your Southeast landscape.
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, editor of Indiana Living Green magazine, director of the Garden Writers Association and gardening columnist for Angie’s List Magazine gives tips on planting bulbs during the early fall for best results in the spring.
SOUTHEAST: Animate your home bathroom's décor by incorporating a few well-appointed plants. Ellen Goff details the the conditions plants in a bathroom would live in so you can make better choices.
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Land Surveyor
Land surveys can help property buyers avoid future headaches such as boundary disputes. A highly rated Alabama-based land surveyor provider explains how.
Jacqueline Soule, who writes about gardening in the Southwest for Angie’s List, explains why fall planting is crucial for better plant growth.
Don't trust fences or estimates. Before you buy or build, hire a land surveyor to make sure your property is properly measured.
Contractors say homeowners with this trait are the most satisfied with home improvment projects.
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Lawn Service
Take time, know your rights, and don’t sign or pay for anything until details of a services or wares contract are clearly spelled out and agreed upon.
When was the last time you dethatched your lawn? Chances are you haven't. One Utah lawncare expert examines the best, and worst, methods of dethatching to make your lawn healthier and more attractive.
A highly rated Cincinnati-based lawn treatment provider offers his five top tips to help you jump start your spring lawn and landscape projects.
Save time and avoid aches and pains by hiring a professional to clean up your landscape by removing leaves and lawn debris.
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Fountain Installer
Angie's List contractors discuss home water features that can liven up your yard, such as fountains, ponds and waterfalls.
Contractors say homeowners with this trait are the most satisfied with home improvment projects.
St. Paul landscaper offers tips for adding the right kind of water feature to your outdoor landscaping.
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Lawn Irrigation
Angie's List names the Worst Charlotte Contractors of 2012.
Landscape irrigation accounts for as much as half of all water used during warm weather months, especially when homeowners are trying to keep their lawns from turning brown.
Droughts and mandatory watering restrictions in the southeastern United States should convince homeowners to consider the most efficient ways to irrigate their lawns.
Rain One Irrigation Systems in Blacklick, Ohio, dominates in design, installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
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Paving Contractor
The Portland family wanted to add some unique outdoor elements to their new home. So they hired Matt Goddard of Poetry in Stone to install a path and a backyard seating area with a sunken fire pit.
If you're considering installing a fire pit in your outdoor living area one of the first questions you'll need to answer is wood-burning or gas-powered? A highly rated hardscape installer shares his pros and cons.
If you're thinking about hiring a landscape professional to design or install a new patio, don't forget to ask these questions suggested by a highly rated Portland, Ore.-area landscaping firm.
Planning hardscape additions such as pavers, stone, walkways or retaining walls can add value and decrease maintenance.
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Lawn Treatment
Dear Angie: What is the best way to deal with lawn grubs? I am in Maine and they are getting worse every year, along with the crows and skunks that are tearing up the sod to eat them.
Angie's List members report multiple instances of lawn care scams, sloppy work and horrible customer service. Avoid a scam and find tips for hiring a high-quality lawn fertilization and treatment service.
A highly rated Dallas lawn treatment and fertilization company explains why pre-emergent herbicides are an essential step necessary for achieving the lush, green lawn of your dreams.
If you have noticed brown patches on your lawn following a string of warm, humid weather, your turfgrass may have a disease known as brown patch fungus.
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Landscape Lighting
An expert's take on the benefits of rainwater harvesting
For a colorful bounty in spring, get flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils and grape hyacinth in the ground in fall.
David Arroyo, president of highly rated Strictly Stone in Volo, Ill., advises homeowners on installing a patio fire pit.
Learn how to identify toxic plants in your landscape to keep your family and pets safe.
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Lawn Mower Repair
Dear Angie: I purchased a new lawn mower last summer. Now, after sitting in the garage for the winter, it won’t start. What could be the problem?
Are you thinking of tuning up your lawn mower? Check out this step-by-step guide to DIY lawn mower tuneup complete with instructions on how to change the spark plug, replace the air filter, drain the oil and sharpen the blade.
Eight maintenance tips to keep your lawn mower running all year.
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Leaf Removal Service
Save time and avoid aches and pains by hiring a professional to clean up your landscape by removing leaves and lawn debris.
Check out these tips to take care of the unfavorable chore.
Angie's List members commonly utilize professional lawn services in the fall. Let the pros rid your lawn of leaves.
NORTHEAST: New England professional gardeners say overwintering some varieties of annuals is a good idea, but others may not keep well indoors.
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